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Seneca Meadows is running out of space and wants a new permit to grow by 47 acres. The plaintiffs say the landfill emits a foul odor and violates their rights under the state's so-called Green Amendment.

Residents near the High Acres Landfill want the courts to enforce their “right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment,” but Attorney General Leticia James has argued in an appellate brief that those rights can’t be enforced without enabling legislation.

Neighbors of High Acres Landfill renew odor complaints in Green Amendment case rebutting DEC Macedon

NY's Green Amendment is a useless tool for enforcing odor rules at High Acres Landfill, AG James argues Monroe County

Residents in Monroe County argue that their right to clean air and water is not being fulfilled.

On Nov. 2, 2021, the voters of New York by a margin of more than 2-1 approved an environmental rights amendment to the Bill of Rights in the New York State Constitution. Article I Section 19 reads in its entirety...